| ZIP Code | 12561 |
|---|---|
| City | New Paltz |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Ulster County |
| Area Code | 329/845 |
| Elevation | 193 ft |
| Latitude | 41.76404 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.089495 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36111 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 30.5 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 18.1% ▲ 81% above avg |
| College Grads | 63.3% ▲ 63% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.9% ▲ 40% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 99 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,832 (18.3%) |
| Some College | 677 (6.8%) |
| Associates | 1,065 (10.6%) |
| Bachelors | 789 (7.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,550 (55.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,694 ▲ 18% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $411,600 ▲ 48% above avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,603/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,081 |
| Vacant Units | 637 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,081 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 637 |
| Owner Occupied | 58.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 41.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
ZIP code 12561 is located in New Paltz, New York, within Ulster County. With a population of 18,531, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30.5 years. Economically, 12561 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $89,694 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12561 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $411,600 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,603 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (58.8%) and renters (41.2%). Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 12561 is primarily White (73.03%). Residents are highly educated — 63.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.1%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12561 stands at 6.9%, which is above the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 57%.
Overall, ZIP code 12561 in New Paltz, NY is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 18,531 residents, a median household income of $89,694, and a median home value of $411,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.